Bangalore University 2008-1st Sem B.A Psychology Iester /B.Sc, - Question Paper

II Semester B.A/B.Sc. Examination, June 2008
(Semester Scheme) 2008
PSYCHOLOGY (Paper-II)
Basic Psychological Processes

Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 60

Instructions: 1) All 5 ques. are compulsory.
2) Answer either a and b or c and d.
3) All answers must be written completely either in Kannada or English.

I. a) describe thinking. Mention any 4 kinds of thinking. 4
b) define the theories of thinking. 8
c) What is Reasoning? define its kinds. 4
d) What is concept formation? discuss its process. 8

II. a) describe emotion and motivation. 4
b) discuss the kinds of psychological motives. 8
c) define James-Lange theory of emotions. 4
d) discuss the physiological change in emotions. 8

III. a) What is sensation and perception. 4
b) discuss the cues of depth perception. 8
c) elaborate the errors of perception? 4
d) discuss the principles of grouping and organization of perception. 8

IV. a) What is personality? define Rating scales. 4
b) discuss projective tests and questionnaires 8
c) define Maslow’s Humanistic theory of personality. 4
d) discuss Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of personality 8

V. a) What is Meditation? discuss its general effects. 4
b) What is Hypnosis? discuss its stages. 8
c) What is circadian Rhythm? 4
d) discuss the stages and importance of sleep. 8.

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